Heavy metal fans are still in shock. AsOzzy Osbourne bid farewell to the stage alongside Black Sabbath on July 5, the British singer passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025 at the age of 76.
Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness", died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The legendary British singer and leader of Black Sabbath was 76 years old. [Read more]
Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in on the web for the man many considered to be one of the most emblematic figures of heavy metal.
No words for Metallica, but a broken heart accompanied by a photo with Ozzy Osbourne. This is the tribute left by the Californian band on its Instagram account. " In high school, I discovered Sabbath, and'War Pigs' was both terrifying and mesmerizing. It was Ozzy's voice that transported me into a dark universe. A wonderful escape," said Pearl Jam's Mike McCready on social networking sites. " Peace, love and gratitude to one of the giants, one of the true architects of the genre, one of the originals. The King, " wrote Scott Ian of Anthrax. " I didn't think you'd leave so soon the last time we met. You were so full of life and your laughter filled the room. But as the legends say, they seem to know things we don't. I'll never forget you; you'll be in every note I sing and with me every time I go on stage," wrote Yungblud.
As a tribute to this heavy metal icon, the unforgettable " Prince of Darkness " and the immense artist who gave so much to music, we invite you to (re)discover 10 of Ozzy Osbourne's most iconic songs, produced with Black Sabbath and solo.
It's hard to talk aboutOzzy Os bourne without mentioning " Black Sabbath ", the legendary song by the British band of the same name. Written in 1969 and released on the first Black Sabbath album, this song is one of the band's most frequently played. Its distinctive feature is the main riff, built around the interval of the tritone, also known as"diabolus in musica". This legendary song was covered by several bands, including Type O Negative in 1994, on the Black Sabbath tribute album"Nativity in Black".
Another landmark song by Black Sabbath, sung by Ozzy Osbourne. Taken this time from the eponymous second album, " Paranoid " has consistently been ranked as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time. The single has sold over 200,000 copies in France.
Written and composed by Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, " War Pigs " is also taken from Black Sabbath's second opus, entitled"Paranoid". Considered by many to be the origin of heavy metal, this anti-militarist song remains an emblematic single from the British band that we love to listen to again and again.
" Crazy Train " is a song taken from"Blizzard of Ozz",Ozzy Osbourne's very first solo opus. It certainly remains one of the singer's best-known songs. Its popularity lies not least in Randy Rhoads' guitar solo, voted the 9th best in history by Guitar World readers.
Another famous song and another single from Ozzy Osbourne's legendary opus"Blizzard of Ozz". A tribute to Aleister Crowley, the track was produced with musicians Randy Rhoads (lead and rhythm guitarist), Bob Daisley (bassist), Lee Kerslake (drummer) and Don Airey (keyboardist).
" Bark at the Moon " is not only the title track ofOzzy Osbourne's third album, but also one of the British singer's flagship singles. The song was chosen to launch the album's first-ever solo music video. Thanks to this track and the second single " So Tired ", the album reached number 19 on the Billboard 200.
" No More Tears " is the title track from Ozzy Os bourne's 1991 album of the same name, considered to be the masterpiece of his solo discography. The album, produced by Duane Baron and John Purdell, is packed with unforgettable tracks, including " Mama, I'm Coming Home ", " Road to Nowhere ", " Time after Time " and the hauntingly sublime " No More Tears ".
Another must-have track from the"No More Tears" opus! As with three other tracks on the album, Motörhead's iconic bassist Lemmy Kilmister helped write " Mama, I'm Coming Home ". At the band's farewell concert in Birmingham on July 5, Ozzy Osbourne moved everyone by performing this poignant song in front of 40,000 spectators gathered for the occasion at Villa Park stadium.
Another must-have track and anotherOzzy Osbourne solo album, with " Perry Mason ", first single from the 1995 album"Ozzmosis". Recorded in Paris and New York at the end of 1994 and 1995, the album marks the British singer's comeback after his announced retirement. The first two songs, " Perry Mason " and " I Just Want You ", feature Rick Wakeman on mellotron.
Patient Number 9 " is taken fromOzzy Osbourne's thirteenth and latest studio album. Produced by Andrew Watt, the 13-track album features several fine collaborations: Josh Homme, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Zakk Wylde, not forgetting Jeff Beck, featured on the single " Patient Number 9 ". The video for this track, directed by Todd McFarlane and Mr. Wartella, features Ozzy Osbourne's hand-drawn illustrations for the first time.
Of course,Ozzy Os bourne's career has been marked by many other landmark tracks, such as " Iron Man " with Black Sabbath, but also " Dreamer " and " I Just Want You ". Which Ozzy Osbourne songs have impressed you the most?
Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
